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Landman Family History

Landman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Landsman from landman ‘(fellow) countryman’.

Americanized form of German Landmann ‘(fellow) countryman’ and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Landman family from?

You can see how Landman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Landman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Landman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Landman families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Landman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Landman families in 1911.
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What did your Landman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Landman. 100% of Landman men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Landman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Landman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Landman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Landman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Landman. For the veterans among your Landman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Landman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Landman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Landman in 1955 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Landman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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